Category Archives: Quilts

So you want to learn to quilt : part 4 : basting and quilting

April 26, 2019

Join me for Week 4 of the Beginner Quilt Series where I’m showing you how to prepare, baste, and quilt!

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So you want to learn to quilt : part 3 : sewing the quilt top

April 12, 2019

Welcome to Part 3 of our Beginner Quilt Series! Today’s the day we get to start sewing our fabrics together into a quilt top.

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A cheery quilt on a rainy day

April 8, 2019

My latest quilt commission is all about flowers, sunshine, and beach girls! Its the perfect handmade quilt for a new baby.

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So you want to learn to quilt : part 2 : cutting your fabric

April 5, 2019

Welcome to Part 2 of the Beginner Quilt Series. Today we are learning how to cut fabric for a quilt using the right tools and some fun fabrics.

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So you want to learn to quilt : part 1 : things you will need

March 29, 2019

Welcome to Week One of our Beginner Quilt series where we will be walking through every step together so you, as a beginner, can successfully make a gorgeous quilt!

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Kim WMarch 29, 2019 - 2:20 pm
Hello! If the fabric bundle options aren’t quite what we want, are the measurements listed accurate for us to take to the fabric store with us?ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 29, 2019 - 2:24 pm
  Hi there, Kim! Let me write them here for you because a regular fabric store is likely to sell mainly 44” wide fabric which would change the measurements slightly since the Liberty lawn is wider.
  
  From the center square outward:
  1/4 yard (center) either a 1/4 strip or fat quarter cut is fine
  1/4 yard (second fabric)
  1/2 yard (third fabric)
  1 yard (outermost fabric)
  1 1/4 yard backing
  1/2 yard binding ReplyCancel
WilmaApril 5, 2019 - 5:35 am
What is the cost to buy the kits? Also, do u use batting in between the top and backing of the quilt?ReplyCancel
- MeredithApril 5, 2019 - 8:33 am
  We will use batting, but I plan to talk more about that next week, so I haven’t mentioned it here. The kits are either $50 or $55, and there are just a few left. You can click right on the pictures to reach those links. ReplyCancel
kelleyFebruary 6, 2020 - 1:40 am
Meridith

I’m hoping that these classes and kits are still available.

I really want to start a beginner class. I’m getting my sewing machine on the 22nd of this month. When I get paid. Do you have any thoughts on machines. I’ve been making a couple purses and some layering fabrics. The “hand me down” machine doesn’t really work well with those jobs. Please let me know. Thanks kelleyReplyCancel
DebraFebruary 9, 2020 - 11:25 am
I would love to take your class however I don’t do Facebook. Is there anywhere else you can find your class?ReplyCancel
- MeredithFebruary 24, 2020 - 4:15 pm
  The classes in their entirety are written out here on my blog. The videos are only available on Facebook right now, but nothing is mentioned there that isn’t already laid out in the posts here on the blog. :) ReplyCancel
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RoseMarch 22, 2023 - 9:42 pm
Is it best to always have squares instead of rectangles?ReplyCancel
- MeredithMarch 22, 2023 - 10:39 pm
  Do you mean for the quilt design? Rectangles are just as easy as squares. We have just gone with this design because it’s classic and straightforward, but you can certainly use rectangles instead if you can get the measurements down. :) ReplyCancel

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Welcome to Olivia Jane Handcrafted! I'm Meredith and this is my creative journal. Here you'll find loads of inspiration for a handmade wardrobe, home decor, bags, and quilts. I even have plenty of projects and tutorials to get you started or help you along the way.